Advanced Practice Provider - Endo

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Pediatric Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider to deliver ambulatory care to pediatric patients under physician supervision. The role includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of endocrine disorders in children and adolescents.

The position is full-time and outpatient, requiring licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Texas, with NCCPA or Texas Board of Nursing certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant program approved by AMA-accredited education bodies.
• Current Texas Physician Assistant license or ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant per NCCPA examinations.
• Or graduation from an accredited nursing school as an NP with Texas RN license.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory pediatric endocrinology care under physician supervision.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage endocrine disorders in children and adolescents.
• Deliver ongoing medical management and follow-up for pediatric patients.

Education

Physician Assistant program graduate

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

Job description

The Pediatric Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides ambulatory endocrinology care to pediatric patients under the supervision and collaboration of a physician. Responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of children and adolescents with endocrine disorders. This is a full-time outpatient position.

Qualifications

Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association. Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing the examinations given by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. OR Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a nurse practitioner from an approved certification program recognized by Texas Board of Nursing. Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved certification program as recognized by Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.